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Best Rotel Sausage Dip Recipe

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4.3 from 15 reviews

A creamy, cheesy sausage dip featuring spicy Rotel tomatoes and flavorful breakfast sausage, perfect for game day or casual gatherings. This versatile dip can be prepared on the stovetop, baked in the oven, or slow-cooked in a crockpot for convenience. Serve warm with sturdy tortilla chips or fresh veggies for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s quick and easy to make.

  • Total Time: 20-35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (milk, hot, or other bulk breakfast sausage)

Dairy

  • 2 packages cream cheese (room temperature; may substitute Neufchatel, 2 – 8 ounce packages)

Vegetables and Canned Goods

  • 10 ounces Rotel (Original, Mild, Fire Roasted, or Hot)

Serving Suggestions

  • Fritos Scoops (sturdy tortilla chips)
  • Tostitos Scoops
  • Carrot chips
  • Celery sticks
  • Crostini or other favorite dippers

Instructions

  1. Brown Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  2. Drain Fat: Carefully drain off any excess fat from the skillet to avoid a greasy dip.
  3. Add Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the browned sausage in the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts completely and combines smoothly with the sausage.
  4. Add Rotel Tomatoes: Stir in the Rotel tomatoes (with juice or drained as preferred). The juice adds moisture and helps keep the dip from drying out, especially if not using a slow cooker.
  5. Heat the Dip: For stovetop preparation, heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the dip is bubbly and heated through, about 15 minutes. If using the oven, preheat to 350°F (175°C), transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish or cast iron skillet, and bake until bubbly, about 20-30 minutes. For the crockpot, place the browned sausage, cream cheese, and undrained Rotel into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on LOW for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve: Protect your hands when handling hot skillets or dishes. Serve warm with sturdy tortilla chips like Fritos Scoops or Tostitos Scoops, as well as fresh veggie dippers such as carrot chips and celery sticks, or crostini.

Notes

  • You can use different types of breakfast sausage such as milk sausage or hot sausage depending on your spice preference.
  • Rotel tomatoes come in various heat levels—Original, Mild, Fire Roasted, or Hot—for customizable dip spiciness.
  • Draining the juice from the Rotel is optional; leaving it in helps keep the dip moist, especially in slow cooker preparation.
  • Serving with sturdy chips like Fritos Scoops is recommended to scoop the thick dip without breaking.
  • This dip can also be served with a variety of fresh vegetables for a lower-carb option.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-30 minutes depending on cooking method
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/best-rotel-sausage-dip-recipe/